Life Expectancy

The National Association of Home Builders recently awarded “The Cottage” in Petoskey as its Custom/Affordable Single Family Home of the Year. The home and its builders, JR Construction Building & Design of Petoskey, were honored in mid-May at the 12th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C. “This home is a great example of green building done right while also done affordably,” said Eric Borsting, chair of the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building subcommittee.

GAYLORD ? North Central Michigan College (NCMC) held its monthly Luncheon Lecture on Thursday at the University Center in Gaylord, with Dr. Randy Evans speaking about preparing for ?The New Retirement.? According to Evans, a Certified Retirement Coach and professor of psychology at NCMC, planning for retirement goes far beyond financial planning. The ?old retirement model? was a picture of people at the end of life, resting on a prolonged vacation, without schedules, often reliant on others, not changing or growing personally, waiting out their days.

It started two years ago with an e-mail that I will never forget. My dear friend, Mike, had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells which are a type of white blood cell present in bone marrow. Mike's case was advanced, but his doctors were aggressive and were able to stabilize him. That is until two weeks ago. When Mike was first diagnosed, I began to research the possibility (without success) of becoming his bone marrow donor.

Camp Daggett wants to remind everyone that, even though snow is lingering, summer camp season is nearly here. Registration is underway, and families are encouraged to check out Camp Daggett as the most important summer experience for their children. Every year, over 1,000 children ages 7 to 14 get the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Daggett. They experience the beauty of the natural environment that the camp provides, make new friends, try new things and have loads of fun. The summer program also develops a feeling of acceptance, respect and courage that campers take home with them.

As I wake up this morning, I will check my head for gray hairs. Today is my 25th birthday, meaning I am halfway to 50, or as a colleague put it, a third of the way to fulfilling my life expectancy. I will have fun with a Saturday birthday and will enjoy it with my friends. I?ll laugh when I think that ?Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi? was the top box office hit in 1983, the same year Michael Jackson released his unforgettable ?Thriller? album. However, I will also spend some time in prayer and reflection when I think of the bizarre and horrifying chain of events that has happened in history during the week of my birthday.

Last fall, Tina Holm discovered that four of her eight children had cystic fibrosis. Since then, she has organized friends, family, and the East Jordan community to help find a cure. "This has been our life. This is what we're going to do. This is what God gave us," Holm said Saturday, before the Great Strides Walk began at Boswell Stadium in East Jordan. More than 70 people preregistered for the walk and more showed up the day of the event. The walk raised more than $10,000 for cystic fibrosis research.

For about 30 years, world renowned ice sculptor Ted Wakar has carved ice sculptures for parties and festivals. What starts out as a 300 pound block of ice gradually turns into a swan, fish, logo or intricate castle as chain saws and chisels cut the ice away. It may be a cold job but the owner of Frozen Images Ice Artistry in Plymouth loves his work and will share it with others during the Bay Harbor Ice Festival Friday-Saturday, Jan. 18-19. Joining Wakar will be ice sculptor J.R. Lorentz, the owner of J.R.'s Ice Sculptures in Dearborn.

A Northern Michigan woman who held up a pair of resort employees at gunpoint earlier this year will spend at least the next four years in prison. On Monday, Emmet County Circuit Court Judge Charles W. Johnson sentenced Evelyn Joann Graves, 64, of Levering to serve four-15 years in prison on a charge of armed robbery, a charge that is punishable by up to life in prison. Graves was given credit for 118 days served and ordered to pay $7,000 in restitution to Boyne Highlands. The judge also sentenced her to a term of 118 days with credit for time served on a conviction for larceny, $1,000-$20,000.

(ARA) - As life expectancy in the United States continues to move higher, the number of people over age 65 will grow dramatically in the coming decades. Likewise, the "oldest old," those individuals age 85 or older, are the fastest growing segment of the population. These men and women are pioneers in the country of extended old age. This group is exploring new territory, proving that the post-retirement years do not have to be a period of loss and inexorable decline. Quite the opposite.

Hand-powered ice augers in my family have a history of health problems and are typically cursed with a life expectancy of about three short seasons. In the winter of his life, the auger sees its days are numbered when his parents return home from the store with a familiar cardboard crate. The box is set on the floor and the Engle children gather around and wriggle their fingers in the crate?s front, giggling and cooing and calling out cute names for the new baby auger. ?Let?

The National Association of Home Builders recently awarded “The Cottage” in Petoskey as its Custom/Affordable Single Family Home of the Year. The home and its builders, JR Construction Building & Design of Petoskey, were honored in mid-May at the 12th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C. “This home is a great example of green building done right while also done affordably,” said Eric Borsting, chair of the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building subcommittee.

Last fall, Tina Holm discovered that four of her eight children had cystic fibrosis. Since then, she has organized friends, family, and the East Jordan community to help find a cure. "This has been our life. This is what we're going to do. This is what God gave us," Holm said Saturday, before the Great Strides Walk began at Boswell Stadium in East Jordan. More than 70 people preregistered for the walk and more showed up the day of the event. The walk raised more than $10,000 for cystic fibrosis research.

Camp Daggett wants to remind everyone that, even though snow is lingering, summer camp season is nearly here. Registration is underway, and families are encouraged to check out Camp Daggett as the most important summer experience for their children. Every year, over 1,000 children ages 7 to 14 get the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Daggett. They experience the beauty of the natural environment that the camp provides, make new friends, try new things and have loads of fun. The summer program also develops a feeling of acceptance, respect and courage that campers take home with them.

Hand-powered ice augers in my family have a history of health problems and are typically cursed with a life expectancy of about three short seasons. In the winter of his life, the auger sees its days are numbered when his parents return home from the store with a familiar cardboard crate. The box is set on the floor and the Engle children gather around and wriggle their fingers in the crate?s front, giggling and cooing and calling out cute names for the new baby auger. ?Let?

GAYLORD ? North Central Michigan College (NCMC) held its monthly Luncheon Lecture on Thursday at the University Center in Gaylord, with Dr. Randy Evans speaking about preparing for ?The New Retirement.? According to Evans, a Certified Retirement Coach and professor of psychology at NCMC, planning for retirement goes far beyond financial planning. The ?old retirement model? was a picture of people at the end of life, resting on a prolonged vacation, without schedules, often reliant on others, not changing or growing personally, waiting out their days.

Ike Boss, Recreation Director, came before the Charlevoix City Council to update them on his fundraising efforts for a new ski hill groomer for Mt. McSauba. Boss said that he has received $31,500 through grants and fundraising for the new groomer so far. Boss told City Council that on August 26, he had also sent out 350 letters to community members asking for donations for the groomer. ?Our grants are still alive,? said Boss. ?We?re hoping to average at least $100 for each letter we sent out.?

As I wake up this morning, I will check my head for gray hairs. Today is my 25th birthday, meaning I am halfway to 50, or as a colleague put it, a third of the way to fulfilling my life expectancy. I will have fun with a Saturday birthday and will enjoy it with my friends. I?ll laugh when I think that ?Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi? was the top box office hit in 1983, the same year Michael Jackson released his unforgettable ?Thriller? album. However, I will also spend some time in prayer and reflection when I think of the bizarre and horrifying chain of events that has happened in history during the week of my birthday.

It started two years ago with an e-mail that I will never forget. My dear friend, Mike, had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells which are a type of white blood cell present in bone marrow. Mike's case was advanced, but his doctors were aggressive and were able to stabilize him. That is until two weeks ago. When Mike was first diagnosed, I began to research the possibility (without success) of becoming his bone marrow donor.

For about 30 years, world renowned ice sculptor Ted Wakar has carved ice sculptures for parties and festivals. What starts out as a 300 pound block of ice gradually turns into a swan, fish, logo or intricate castle as chain saws and chisels cut the ice away. It may be a cold job but the owner of Frozen Images Ice Artistry in Plymouth loves his work and will share it with others during the Bay Harbor Ice Festival Friday-Saturday, Jan. 18-19. Joining Wakar will be ice sculptor J.R. Lorentz, the owner of J.R.'s Ice Sculptures in Dearborn.

As soon as there is a decent cover of snow on the ground, the hound men gather up their dogs and head to the woods. The dogs can handle a rabbit track on bare ground, but the task is easier when there is snow. A good, fresh covering is ideal, especially if it is the wet sort that takes and holds a track well. This snow also seems to hold scent better than the colder dry stuff. In this part of the state, we are fortunate to have both types of rabbits - the white rabbit or varying hare and the more common cottontails.